Man killed in South Richmond shooting, suspect on the run

Richmond police have identified the man killed late Thursday night in a shooting.

Around 10:15 p.m., officers received a call for shots fired in the area of 36th Street and Broad Rock Boulevard. When they arrived on scene, they found Joseph Lee Sydnor, 55,suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to VCU Medical Center where he later died, according to Captain Gary Ladin with the Richmond Police Department.

Right now, Police are canvassing the area, trying to ascertain suspect information.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

The Virginia Flaggers have released a response after Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney asked the Monument Avenue Commission to "include an examination of the removal and/or relocation of some or all of the Confederate statues."

The Virginia Flaggers have released a response after Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney asked the Monument Avenue Commission to "include an examination of the removal and/or relocation of some or all of the Confederate statues."